Adilabad

Adilabad is a district in the Telangana State of India. The total area of Adilabad district is 16,105 km², which includes 15,751.30 km² of rural area and 353.70 km² of urban area. There are about 1,590 villages in Adilabad district.

For administrative convenience, Adilabad district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 51 mandals in Adilabad district. Here is the list of all Adilabad Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Adilabad District

#Mandal (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Adilabad3501,98,338
2Asifabad33458,511
3Bazarhathnoor23228,911
4Bejjur64549,284
5Bela28038,318
6Bellampalle14980,897
7Bhainsa22389,417
8Bhimini22626,285
9Boath33548,216
10Chennur39354,692
11Dahegaon35734,712
12Dandepalle17049,741
13Dilawarpur21435,780
14Gudihathnoor15130,339
15Ichoda29352,840
16Inderavelly21247,506
17Jainad28447,904
18Jainoor22831,453
19Jaipur41050,079
20Jannaram39652,883
21Kaddam65552,703
22Kagaznagar4551,10,078
23Kasipet30932,749
24Kerameri36430,724
25Khanapur50761,984
26Kotapalle44833,110
27Kouthala30250,938
28Kubeer29347,984
29Kuntala20734,190
30Laxmanchanda11936,739
31Lokeswaram22134,253
32Luxettipet14450,674
33Mamda30332,303
34Mancherial3431,95,228
35Mandamarri1581,00,109
36Mudhole28955,923
37Narnoor45149,239
38Nennal25623,534
39Neradigonda32129,633
40Nirmal2181,39,570
41Rebbana26835,859
42Sarangapur25748,820
43Sirpur32131,130
44Talamadugu28834,632
45Tamsi27939,631
46Tandur18132,617
47Tanoor22039,752
48Tiryani55026,410
49Utnoor55063,465
50Vemanpalle27919,532
51Wankdi36035,523

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Kaddam (Peddur) is the largest mandal in adilabad district, covering an area of 654.76 km², while Laxmanchanda is the smallest mandal in the district, with an area of 118.56 km². Adilabad is the most populous, whereas Vemanpalle is the least populous mandal in adilabad district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Kaddam (Peddur) Adilabad
Smallest Tehsil Laxmanchanda Laxmanchanda

Population of Adilabad District

The population of Adilabad offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Adilabad, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 27,41,239 19,80,980 7,60,259
Total Male Population 13,69,597 9,85,303 3,84,294
Total Female Population 13,71,642 9,95,677 3,75,965
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,09,992 2,34,207 75,785
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,60,291 1,20,918 39,373
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,49,701 1,13,289 36,412
Literate Population 14,83,347 9,65,707 5,17,640
Literate Male Population 8,56,350 5,69,033 2,87,317
Literate Female Population 6,26,997 3,96,674 2,30,323
Illiterate Population 12,57,892 10,15,273 2,42,619
Illiterate Male Population 5,13,247 4,16,270 96,977
Illiterate Female Population 7,44,645 5,99,003 1,45,642
Households 6,49,849 4,73,010 1,76,839

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Adilabad district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Adilabad district is 27,41,239, including 13,69,597 males and 13,71,642 females. In rural areas, it is 19,80,980, including 9,85,303 males and 9,95,677 females. In urban areas, it is 7,60,259, including 3,84,294 males and 3,75,965 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Adilabad district is 3,09,992, including 1,60,291 boys and 1,49,701 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,34,207, including 1,20,918 boys and 1,13,289 girls. In urban areas, it is 75,785, including 39,373 boys and 36,412 girls.
  • Literate population in Adilabad district is around 14,83,347, including 8,56,350 males and 6,26,997 females. In rural areas, it is 9,65,707, including 5,69,033 males and 3,96,674 females. In urban areas, it is 5,17,640, including 2,87,317 males and 2,30,323 females.
  • Illiterate population in Adilabad district is about 12,57,892, including 5,13,247 males and 7,44,645 females. In rural areas, it is 10,15,273, including 4,16,270 males and 5,99,003 females. In urban areas, it is 2,42,619, including 96,977 males and 1,45,642 females.
  • There are about 6,49,849 households in Adilabad district, including 4,73,010 in rural areas and 1,76,839 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Adilabad. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 4,88,596 3,68,490 1,20,106
SC Male Population 2,42,844 1,82,451 60,393
SC Female Population 2,45,752 1,86,039 59,713
Total ST Population 4,95,794 4,63,089 32,705
ST Male Population 2,47,472 2,31,551 15,921
ST Female Population 2,48,322 2,31,538 16,784
Population Density 170 / km² 126 / km² 2,149 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Adilabad district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Adilabad district is approximately 4,88,596, including 2,42,844 males and 2,45,752 females. In rural areas, it is 3,68,490, including 1,82,451 males and 1,86,039 females. In urban areas, it is 1,20,106, including 60,393 males and 59,713 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Adilabad district is about 4,95,794, including 2,47,472 males and 2,48,322 females. In rural areas, it is 4,63,089, including 2,31,551 males and 2,31,538 females. In urban areas, it is 32,705, including 15,921 males and 16,784 females.
  • Overall population density of Adilabad district is around 170 people per km². Rural areas have about 126 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,149 people per km².